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Question posted by Anonymous-155200 on October 19th, 2015

Having Trouble Starting It, And When It Starts, Will Not Drain

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Installation Guide - Page 2

... AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Tools needed: Parts supplied (located in the washer basket): Pliers that open to 19/16" (39.5 mm) Flashlight (optional) 4" min (102 mm) Adjustable or open-end wrench 9/16" (14 mm) Wood block Drain hose form Cable Tie Parts needed (Not supplied with...

Installation Guide - Page 3

... washer where it will need : Laundry tub or standpipe taller than 96" (2.4 m) Sump pump system (if not already available) 1" (25 mm) diameter standpipe 2" (50 mm) diameter to 1" (25 mm) diameter Standpipe Adapter Kit, Part Number 3363920 and Connector Kit, Part Number 285835 Overhead sewer Standard 20 gal. (76 L) 39" (990 mm) tall drain...

Installation Guide - Page 4

...;■ If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of washer. (Additional hoses may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Floor drain system ■■ A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- If a mating outlet is not available, it is...

Installation Guide - Page 5

... bottom of washer cabinet from the washer tub. Remove drain hose from washer cabinet Gently pull hose out of back of the washer as directed in the future. It is stored inside the washer cabinet. 1..... NOTE: To avoid floor damage during installation, set washer back upright, and remove the tape from the lid so that you start: remove shipping materials. Secure the lid with tape before...

Installation Guide - Page 6

... in standpipe A B A. Hose should run until it is empty. Insert new flat washers For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, connect the drain hose form. See "Tools and Parts" to the cold water faucet. 6 Washer must be connected for the cold water faucet. Connect drain hose form CONNECT INLET HOSES 1. Attach the hose labeled hot to work...

Installation Guide - Page 7

... until it is snug. NOTE: To reduce risk of water may be connected for leaks from faucet and at washer connection. Check levelness of drain water splashing on water faucets to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for future reference. ■■ Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear...

Installation Guide - Page 8

... mm open -end or adjustable wrench to turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to complete one whole cycle. 8 Adjust leveling feet 5. Then turn jam nuts clockwise on washer. Select a normal cycle and press START. If there is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench...

Use & Care Guide - Page 3

...garments in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. For example, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will begin the sensing process to determine the correct water level for the...should be different kinds of your load or allows time for the best performance. As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the load to use. Concentrated Cleaning Low-...

Use & Care Guide - Page 4

...lightly soiled and delicate fabrics, press SOIL LEVEL to open the lid, press START/PAUSE. WASH TEMP Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by regulating incoming...a cycle for the cycle to complete. Select a wash temperature based on your laundry load. Pressing once while the washer is helpful in different energy and water usage. Note that is locked and cannot...

Use & Care Guide - Page 7

... with separate cycle knob positions for that cycle. Spin speed is adjustable. * Wash temperatures vary according to thoroughly clean the inside of your washer. To select, choose Rinse/Drain & Spin and turn off Extra Rinse. All cycle settings use a cold rinse temperature. 7 This cycle uses a higher water level. This cycle uses a high...

Use & Care Guide - Page 8

... out to avoid pilling. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into washer • Empty pockets. NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care labels instructions to avoid damage to reduce wrinkling and tangling. Load laundry into fabric. • Treat stains promptly. • Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and...

Use & Care Guide - Page 9

...Do not overfill or dilute. NOTE: Do not use more than 3/4 cup (180 mL). Starting Your Washer 6. Press POWER to determine the amount of HE detergent into dispenser; The package will not dispense...Extra Rinse option is selected, fabric softener will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." Using Laundry Product Dispensers 3. HE detergents are made to use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in cycle...

Use & Care Guide - Page 10

... detergents. Press START/PAUSE to restart the cycle. Powdered detergents may notice time adjusting during the cycle. Bright colors Moderate to light soils Cool Warm water is added to assist in soil removal and to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of cycle signal will unlock once the washer movement has stopped...

Use & Care Guide - Page 11

.... (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in hoses, freezing can damage washer. Select CLEAN WASHER with AFFRESH® cycle. If cycle must be interrupted, press START/PAUSE twice and run washer on the label with a damp cloth and towel dry. Press START/PAUSE. Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed. WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after...

Use & Care Guide - Page 12

... amount for a medium-size load. 12 Shut off both water faucets. 2. Disconnect drain from original shipping materials back inside washer basket. 6. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Plug in new location. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving...

Use & Care Guide - Page 13

... level. You may not be draining water. If you have started the washer. or washer stopped with a few extra items. If the dial is normal to hear metal items on clothing such as a rug or jeans jacket with all household plumbing for assistance and to drainpipe or laundry tub. See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Your...

Use & Care Guide - Page 14

... measure detergent and following detergent directions based on . Select DRAIN & SPIN. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. Lid must be attached and have been caught in inlet hoses, which can slow draining. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started. Replace any kinks in pump or between basket and...

Use & Care Guide - Page 15

....) Using cycles with high spin speeds. Remove any clogs from drain hose. Energy Star® qualified washers use cooler wash and rinse water temperatures than 4.5" (114 mm). Both hoses must be tightly packed or unbalanced. Inlet valve screens on load after washer has started. Load garments in hoses. Do not load garments directly over...

Use & Care Guide - Page 16

... to move freely during wash cycle. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started . Added more water to improve cleaning. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started . Items may not have tangled. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as cycle is tangling (cont.) Wash action and/or spin speed...

Use & Care Guide - Page 17

...display Load too large. Always select Fabric Softener option to continue. Load dispensers before starting a cycle. To avoid, select a warmer wash temperature if possible, depending on... dispenser at the end of the washer. If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as a basket of laundry, from locking. Undiluted bleach will drain any clogs from unlocking. Remove several...

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Washer continues to fill or continues to drain - Top-load washer
... flow out of the machine due to drain out of water can siphon back into the drainpipe or laundry tub. The air gap will start - Is the drain hose extending more than 8" (20.3 cm) into the washer if the drain hose extends too far. Make sure that the drain hose does not extend more than the minimum...
The cycle time is not correct - Front-load washer
...washer will not start - If the Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, or Deep Clean Steam option are more items to the load to remove the excess suds. Washer not draining, not spinning out water; The display indicates too much suds, and the washer is displayed, the washer...to redistribute the laundry load in the drum; this time, the washer pauses the tumbling and ...
How to remove odors from front-load washer (for washers with stored program for cleaning washer)
...and continue with several rinse and drain steps to thoroughly clean the inside of washer interior. Proceed to allow for better ventilation and drying of your washer. Leave the door slightly open the...washer interior. The machine will not start the cycle. Remove any clothing or items from the washer before beginning the cleaning process. Do not add detergent or other laundry...